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Salmon and Shrimp Alfredo

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Salmon and Shrimp Alfredo combines tender salmon and succulent shrimp in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta for an elegant yet comforting dish.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 hearty portions
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Fettuccine or your favorite pasta
  • Heavy cream
  • Unsalted butter
  • Fresh garlic, minced
  • White wine (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon zest and juice
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving a bit of pasta water before draining.
  2. Season salmon and shrimp with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque. Set them aside.
  4. Add salmon to the skillet and cook about 2–3 minutes per side until it flakes easily. Remove and reserve it with the shrimp.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, then add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  6. Pour in white wine (if using) and let it reduce by half, then stir in heavy cream.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy, adding pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  8. Return the seafood to the pan along with lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley, stirring gently to combine.
  9. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
  10. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serves 4 hearty portions.
  • Prep time is approximately 10 minutes, cook time is around 20 minutes, with a total time of 30 minutes.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce.

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